Newsday · Jan 25, 2019
John Tavares, NHL impressed with Islanders' surprising first half
John Tavares of the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Boston Bruins on Nov. 26, 2018. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Claus AndersenSAN JOSE, Calif. — They’re impressed.
Mathew Barzal had not heard that specifically before taking part in his first NHL All-Star media day here Thursday night because he had not run across many of his fellow stars. But by the time the weekend is over, he will know exactly what the rest of the league thinks about the Islanders.
They’re impressed.